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COURSE FACT

STUDY LEVEL PROGRAM DURATION CREDITS HOURS

Under Graduate

4 Semesters, 2 years

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Eligibility Criteria

Intermediate (Pre-Medical) / Equivalent with minimum 45% marks


Objectives

  • To provide students with fundamental knowledge in skincare techniques, cosmetic chemistry, and aesthetic procedures.
  • To develop practical skills in skincare treatments, makeup application, hair removal, and nail care.
  • To prepare students for entry-level positions in the beauty and wellness industry, including roles in spas, salons, or skincare clinics.
  • To promote professionalism, creativity, and client-centered care in aesthetics practice.
     

Role and Scope

  • Graduates of ADP Aesthetics and Skincare Technology program work as skincare specialists, aestheticians, or makeup artists in beauty and wellness settings.
  • They may provide facial treatments, body therapies, hair removal services, makeup application, and skincare consultations to clients.
  • The scope of practice includes using specialized equipment, products, and techniques to enhance client appearance and promote skin health and well-being.

Semesters and Courses

Semester I

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours
GEC-5101 Functional English 3(3+0)
GEC-5102 Ideology and Constitution of Pakistan 2(2+0)
GEC-5103 Quantitative Reasoning-I 3(3+0)
IDAC-5201 Anatomy 3(3+0)
IDAC-5202 Biochemistry 2(1+1)
IDAC-5203 Physiology 2(2+0)
IDAC-5204 Pathology of Skin diseases 3(3+0)
NCC-5401 Teaching of Holy Quran with Translation I N.C
  Total Credit Hours 18 (17+1)

Semester II

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours
GEC-5104 Expository Writing 3(3+0)
GEC-5105 Applications of Information and Communication technologies 3(2+1)
GEC-5106/5107 Islamic Studies /Ethics 2(2+0)
GEC-5108 Introduction to Physics 3(2+1)
IDAC-5205 Pathology 2(2+0)
AST-5301 Principles of Aesthetics 2(2+0)
AST-5302 Cosmetic Science-I 3(3+0)
NCC-5402 Teaching of Holy Quran with Translation II N.C
  Total Credit Hours 18 (16+2)

Semester III

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours
GEC-5109 Quantitative Reasoning-II 3(3+0)
GEC-5110 Civics and Community Engagement 2(2+0)
GEC-5111 Entrepreneurship 2(2+0)
AST -5303 Pharmacology 2(2+0)
AST -5304 Clinical Microbiology 3(2+1)
AST -5305 Dermatological Conditions and Disorders 3(3+0)
AST -5306 Cosmetic Science-II 3(2+1)
NCC-5403 Teaching of Holy Quran with Translation-III N.C
  Total Credit Hours 18(16+2)

Semester IV

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours
GEC-5112 History of South Asia 2(2+0)
GEC-5113 Introduction to Psychology 2(2+0)
AST -5305 Patient Care 2(2+0)
AST -5306 Skincare Products and Ingredients 3(3+0)
AST -5307 Makeup Artistry and Techniques 3(2+1)
AST -5308 Hair Removal Techniques 3(2+1)
AST -5309 Laser in Aesthetics 3(3+0)
NCC-5404 Teaching of Holy Quran with Translation-IV N.C
  Total Credit Hours 18(16+2)